The Ohio Northern University Relay for Life exceeded its goal this year, according to Nicole Michalek.
"So we beat our goal! I also want to thank The Ada Icon and the community for supporting our cause. The event went on smoothly and everyone had a great time," said Michalek.
ONU's goal was $15,000 and it was topped by $300, meaning $15,300 was realized. The 12-hour relay, held March 20-21 in the King Horn Center is an annual ONU student-run event.
Leading the 56-member Ada Senior Citizens this year are (from left) Chloe Cole, president; Shirley Williams, secretary; Phyllis Scott, vice president; Diane Heise, treasurer.
The group meets at noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Health Professionals for lunch, cards and board games. They have many other activities, as well.
Greg Probst will serve as manager of the Bluffton Farmers’ Market this year.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment. This year the chamber took over the responsibilities of the popular downtown Saturday market. The market will enter its 11th season when it opens on Saturday, May 2.
Probst has served as a vendor at the market since 2008. He in involved in Probst Family Farm, a Certified Naturally Grown Farm, located at 3463 State Route 103, Bluffton. In addition to his farmers’ market participation, Probst is also a member of the Bluffton fire department and EMS.